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[RiP-HS-]

I'm slightly confused!!!

Do these two connectors belong to each other? I went to Radio Shack and this is the only male connector even close. It doesn't look right because the little sleeve around the pin doesnt look as it belongs there, unless part of the female connector is missing. The only experience with connectors I have had are pl259 and BNC for the most part... Thanks in advance!

 

[Karl_KS9E]

Can you give a better idea of what type equipment the connector(s) is (are) on?

A possible source for connectors would be Tower Electronics in Green Bay, WI... their website is http://www.pl259.com

 

[RiP-HS-]

The female connector is on a 800mhz yagi, The male connector is a 'Type N' to PL259.

Not sure if the connector on the left is a female 'Type N'

 

[LarrySC]

You may consider an "N" to "F" adp for your Yagi. RG-6 is a common coax for that job. PL's are not rated very well above UHF. N-F is a common adaptor and can be crimped rather than soldered.

 

[RiP-HS-]

well, I bought LMR400 cable and affixed (soldered) pl259's on both ends... I pretty much strictly listen to 800 mhz trunked.

 

[mancow]

They should work fine.

Don't they fit when connected?


You can get N to 259 adapters and it shouldn't effect your system at all.

 

[SLWilson]

Connectors

I'm slightly confused!!!

Do these two connectors belong to each other?

I believe they do....

 

[RiP-HS-]

ok, thanks guys... They screw together, but it looks like there should be something for the sleeve on the male connector to "grab" on to...

 

[K5MAR]

Nope, they are anatomically correct female N (left) and male N (right) connectors. That little shell around the pin on the male connector is part of what insures the constant impedance of these connectors. Don't ask me to explain how it works, as I don't understand it myself. I'm sure there are those on here who can.

Mark S.

 

[Al42]

The outside of the sleeve contacts the inside of the shell on the mating connector.

 

[RiP-HS-]

well either way, I mounted it, in the dark about 30 feet up and it works... Still doesn't pull in Dallas, but I get arlington good now.
Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[kb2vxa]

Hi Mark and all,

Take a close look at the picture and note the contact arrangement is coaxial. The shell is simply the mehanical connection. Like coaxial cable they exhibit a constant impedance but unlike coax have no particular impedance due to the extremely short length with respect to wavelength.

On the other hand the common PL-259/SO-239 combo presents a lumped impedance to the line due to the different inside to outside diameter ratio with respect to that of the transmission line which may cause problems in critical, extremely high frequency transmitting applications. For receiving which is a non critical application it makes very little to no difference at all.

"I mounted it, in the dark about 30 feet up and it works."
Sounds like VXA Stealth Technology Services to me. "If they don't see it go up they'll never notice it."

"Still doesn't pull in Dallas..."
Dallas is very heavy.

 

[Al42]

"Still doesn't pull in Dallas..."
Dallas is very heavy.

But beautiful in springtime. (Except for the Mixmaster, which is only beautiful in the wee hours.)